Brialee Turner

One day,
I woke up.
And instead of feeling dread,
It just happened.

I was awake,
And I could see.

And I saw the world with new eyes,
The smallest things brought me joy,
I noticed the tiny butterflies of life I didn’t know before,
And enjoyed the magic of seeing the world
With new eyes.

Sunsets,
Soft grass,
The wind,
Leaves,
Sunshine,
Experiences,
Laughter.

Hope,
New beginnings,
Savoring the beauty
Of moments.

The joy of breathing,
Of being,
Of loving,
All of life’s colors,
And the future moments
To come.

A settling peace,
And love
Descends in my heart.
A comfort of knowing.

Knowing that life is meant to be experienced,
That life is a combination of highs and lows,
And if we give ourselves the chance,
The moments can bring a fresh perspective
To the pain.

New eyes tell me,
That life is worth living.

New eyes show me,
That the simple growth,
And cycle of life has meaning,
And it is oh so glorious.